Antique Corkscrews

Christopher Sykes Antiques is a renowned specialist dealer located in Woburn, Bedfordshire, known for high-quality antique corkscrews, wine-related antiques, and early metalwork.

From the middle of the 17th century onwards, twisted columns (corkscrew columns) were used in addition to the classic column arrangements.

A tall deco floor lamp of wrought iron, circa 1920. Rosettes, corkscrews and rope details gilded, the rest painted a deep green.

The compartment houses an extensive arrangement of mother of pearl mounted accessories and vanity instruments including three pairs of scissors, a silver corkscrew and a mother of pe...

While baked goods are better secured today, this wall cupboard might now serve nicely as a small-space bar, perfect for tucking away prized bottles within the cabinet, a corkscrew in...

Heading : Georgian wine glass wth opaque twist stem and engraved saucer top bowl Period : George II / George III Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Saucer top with engraved fruit...

It is fitted with two steel blades, as well as a corkscrew and a bottle opener, offering versatile functionality in a compact and convenient format.

Square with gray and white marble top with two silvered brass wine bottle holder inserts. The frieze with corkscrew drawer. Conforming two lower shelves. Tapered circular legs with r...

Heading : Georgian wine glass with mercury twist stem c1750 Period : George II Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Ogee Stem : A pair of mercury corkscrew tapes Foot : Conical Pon...

Her hair is arranged in the fashionable spiral ringlets of the early Restoration period, falling in corkscrew curls along the temples and shoulders while the crown is smoothed back.

Heading : Double Series Air Twist Stem Georgian Wine Glass c1745 Period : George II - c1745 Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Round funnel Stem : A pair of multi-ply corkscrews ...

The body is fitted with a small drawer at the base – an unusual and practical feature, likely intended for storing corkscrews or wine accessories. The front is adorned with an oval ...

Heading : Opaque twist stem ale glass Period : George II / George III - c1760 Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Conical Stem : A pair of lace corkscrews alongside a corkscrew ta...

Each candlestick features a distinctive corkscrew stem with an adjustable candle holder, operated by a side peg that locks into the spiral grooves.

Found in upper NY Syroco, short for Syracuse Ornamental Company, was known for creating decorative items and novelty goods, particularly famous for their wood-composite pieces and...

Excellent pucella marks Stem : A corkscrew tape wrapped in corkscrew fine threads Foot : Conical Pontil : Snapped Glass Type : Lead Size : H 14cm Diameter bowl : 4.8 cm Diameter foot...

Single series– pair of lace corkscrews Foot : Conical Pontil : Snapped Glass Type : Lead Size : 16cm height, 5.8cm diameter bowl, 6.7cm diameter foot Condition : Excellent, no chips ...

The lower arms curve in corkscrew fashion, each hung with multiple tiers of pendant prisms that terminate in large, sharply cut drop pendants.

Good pucella marks Stem : An air twist corkscrew inside a five ply air spiral band in which each element becomes finer as the band approaches the base.

Heading : Air twist stem Georgian wine glass Period : George II - c1750 Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Round funnel Stem : A multi ply air twist corkscrew Foot : Conical Pont...

Heading : Single series opaque twist wine glass Period : George II / George III - c1760 Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Waisted bucket Stem : Multi-ply corkscrew Foot : Conica...

Heading : Single series opaque twist stem Georgian wine glass Period : George II / George III - c1760 Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Waisted bucket. Stem : Mult-ply corkscrew...

Heading : Double series air twist stem Georgian wine glass Period : George II - c1750 Origin : England Colour : CLear Bowl : Waisted flared bucket Stem : A pair of six-ply spiral ban...

Heading : Engraved Pan Top Single Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass Period : George III Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Pan top round funnel, Engraved cross-hatched vesicas and s...

Heading : Double series opaque twist Georgian ratafia glass Period : George II / George III - c1760 Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Round funnel with rib moulding Stem : A pai...

The solid basal section contains an off centre air tear Stem : A single series pair of lace corkscrews Foot : Conical Pontil : Snapped Glass Type : Lead Size : H 15.5 cm Diameter bo...

Excellent pucella marks Stem : A pair of air "mercury" corkscrew tapes Foot : Conical Pontil : Snapped Glass Type : Lead Size : 14.9cm height, 5.5cm diameter bowl, 7cm diameter foot...

The staircase-like staircase and the corkscrew columns create an architectural character, as do the engravings on the inside walls of the compartment, which are only recognisable at ...

The generous ogee bowl enamelled in the finest white with a peacock and a peahen, each perched on turquoise rococo scrolls with blooming flowers and flying insects or bees opposite e...

In the center of a three-legged substructure rises a shaft designed as a corkscrew column. The wood nestles in a spiral around an iron rod encased in brass.

Elaborately ornamented with applied bead and wirework, and sculpted florets and leaf motifs, the Etruscan sanguisuga form fibula joins a terminal surmounted by a winged sphinx with c...

The curved iron uprights which form the body of the lights end in either large scrolls or corkscrew finials at the top. The side and center uprights have a series of scrolls along th...

From the middle of the 17th century onwards, twisted columns (corkscrew columns) were used in addition to the classic column arrangements.

The lift out platform has sectional jewellery compartments, over, a pair of hexagonal based silver hall marked candlesticks, a thermometer, button hook, folding ruler, corkscrew, and...

Fine pair of George III carved and giltwood candelabra in the manner of Thomas Chippendale the Younger, the four candle sockets with ribbed sides, the central arm with corkscrew shaf...

They also included a drawer for storing corkscrews, cutlery, extra napkins, and anything else that might be needed during dinner.

The iron tripod stands both have their two original glass conductors through which the corkscrew rod passes. The bases are simple pine boards for stability.

Dimensions: 11" wide  x 8 3/4" deep  x 5 1/2" high Contents: implements in red bag sewing hook with shell handle second smaller sewing hook with b...

The boy’s face is classically beautiful, and his hair is composed of tight, corkscrew curls. His body is plump, as a young child’s body is, but his torso is well-defined.

American Edwardian big-game corkscrew, ca 1910. Twisty and ribbed antler handle; sterling silver end mounts have low-relief wreath and strapwork.

American sterling silver and Horn corkscrew, circa 1900. Curved and mottled Horn with carved leafing branch in scalloped frame.

American big game-era corkscrew, ca 1910. Horn handle carved with antelope head.